Brava, Valentine: A Novel (Hardcover)

Brava, Valentine: A Novel (Hardcover)
By Adriana Trigiani

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Adriana Trigiani's bestselling novels are beloved by millions of readers around the world. From the Big Stone Gap series to Lucia, Lucia, each is a sumptuous treat as Trigiani tells hilarious and romantic stories that we want to return to again and again.

Very Valentine, an instant New York Times bestseller, introduced the contemporary family saga of the Roncalli and Angelini families, artisans of handcrafted wedding shoes in Greenwich Village since 1903.

As Brava, Valentine begins, snow falls like glitter over Tuscany at the wedding of her grandmother, Teodora, and longtime love, Dominic. Valentine's dreams are dashed when Gram announces that Alfred, "the prince," Valentine's only brother and nemesis, has been named her partner at Angelini Shoes. Devastated, Valentine falls into the arms of Gianluca, a sexy Tuscan tanner who made his romantic intentions known on the Isle of Capri. Despite their passion for one another and Gianluca's heartfelt letters, a long-distance relationship seems impossible.

As Valentine turns away from romance and devotes herself to her work, mentor and pattern cutter June Lawton guides her through her power struggle with Alfred, while best friend and confidante Gabriel Biondi moves into 166 Perry Street, transforming her home and point of view. Savvy financier Bret Fitzpatrick, Valentine's first love and former fiancÉe who still carries a torch for her, encourages Valentine to exploit her full potential as a designer and a business woman with a plan that will bring her singular creations to the world.

A once-in-a-lifetime business opportunity takes Valentine from the winding streets of Greenwich Village to the sun-kissed cobblestones of Buenos Aires, where she finds a long-buried secret hidden deep within a family scandal. Once unearthed, the truth rocks the Roncallis and Valentine is determined to hold her family together. More so, she longs to create one of her own, but is torn between a past love that nurtured her, and a new one that promises to sustain her.

Brava, Valentine, Trigiani's best novel yet, delivers a hilarious and poignant mix of colorful worlds and unforgettable characters as only she can create them.

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Escort Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector (Black) (Electronics)

Escort Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector (Black) (Electronics)
By Escort

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PASSPORT 9500ix comes complete with comprehensive owner’s manual, quick-release windshield mount, coiled SmartCord, quick reference card, and an ESCORT travel case. Read more

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ONE VALENTINES LATE-EVENING (ONE HOLIDAY EVENING) (Kindle Edition)

ONE VALENTINES LATE-EVENING (ONE HOLIDAY EVENING) (Kindle Edition)
By Matthew L. Martin

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A short story told in rhyme about a love that is lost, and then rekindled. Read more

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The Stink of Love: Pepe Le Pew's Guide to L'Amour (Hardcover)

The Stink of Love: Pepe Le Pew's Guide to L'Amour (Hardcover)
By Sally Deems-Mogyordy

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Paper Ink & Earth -- Mentionables note cards (Office Product)

Paper Ink & Earth -- Mentionables note cards (Office Product)
By Paper Ink & Earth

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Now everyone can see your unmentionables. Or at least wonder if you are wearing them. Set of 16 note cards, 18 envelopes (for any oops). Specify at purchase, a mix of colors or black and white. Packaged in brown paper bag. Makes a great gift or party invitations! Illustration, flat printed on recycled linen card stock. Envelopes are recycled, brown paper. Folded card: 3.5x5 inches Blank inside The title and description as listed is on the back side of each card. Our papers and products: Paper is FSC certified and made with 100% post-consumer fiber, supporting better forest management. Kraft paper envelopes are 100% post consumer waste. Packaging materials include 100% PCW kraft paper and certified biodegradable materials. Certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Suitable for industrial and home composting All products and packaging are made in the U.S.A. Read more

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The Song of Ballad and Crescendo (Kindle Edition)

The Song of Ballad and Crescendo (Kindle Edition)
By Noah K Mullette-Gillman

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An illustrated short story about love. Back when the sky was covered with stone, and people were afraid to talk lest the rocks would fall and crush them, a young man was so in love that he was willing to let the sky fall on him to tell the woman he wants that he loves her. Featuring photography by the author. Read more

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Intimacy (Audio CD)

Intimacy (Audio CD)
By Kem

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Intimacy was inspired by KEM's deeply personal lessons on intimacy and it will allow fans to experience him unlike ever before musically, lyrically, and visually. For the first time in his career, KEM will lay all of his cards on the table and grant fans the opportunity to get up close and personal while delivering a 10-song collection of timeless music for the grown and sexy.

Intimacy features vocal and production collaborations with the likes of Grammy-winning soul diva Jill Scott and the late Motown legend David J. Van dePitt, who famously produced Marvin Gaye's 1971 masterpiece, What's Going On. Scott delivers enchanting verses of spoken word in "Golden Days," while Van dePitt arranged the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's string section on the first single, a gorgeous ballad called "Why Would You Stay." Los Angeles producer Rex Rideout (Luther Vandross, Angie Stone) also joined KEM in the studio to help round out the Intimacy listening experience. The result is a richer sound buttressed by classical instruments and a greater range of musical styles that will certainly expand KEM's audience by garnering success across multiple formats, including pop, R&B, and urban adult contemporary.

The first online video to be released offers a revealing behind the scenes look of the making of a promotional commercial for the new album that was filmed at the MGM Grand in Detroit. The second clip will be the actual promotional commercial, which depicts a night in the life of KEM, partying with friends at Detroit's MGM Grand and breaking out in an impromptu performance at the club. It serves as a formal introduction of the new album and KEM's understanding of intimacy. "The moment you realize you're not alone is your finest hour," he says at the start of the commercial. "When you can finally allow yourself to be seen as you truly are--that's what intimacy is to me."

Smooth grooves, powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and just plain feel-good music best describe KEM's instantly recognizable sound. In 2002, the self-taught musician wrote and produced his critically acclaimed debut solo album, Kemistry, which spawned the hit single "Love Calls." The classic track went on to break records for longevity on the Urban A/C chart while the disc achieved gold-plus status and solidified KEM's position as a leading man in the world of jazz-influenced R&B music. The success of his gold certified follow-up CD, 2005's KEM Album II--which debuted at an impressive No. 5 on Billboard's all-important Top 200 Chart--proved KEM's staying power in the very competitive world of R&B.

Now with the release of Intimacy, KEM is opening up to reveal the elusive man behind the voice. In fact, working on this project not only led KEM, a proud father of two daughters who self-produced his first two albums, to a deeper understanding of the true meaning of intimacy, but it also helped him achieve a greater appreciation for the significance of intimacy in all aspects of his life beyond romantic relationships. "I've spent the past five years working on this project in the midst of many personal trials, which caused me to pause and take a more introspective look at myself, my family relationships, my walk with God, and even how I relate to my music," said KEM. "What I found was that giving each more time and attention is essential." Read more

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